In the afternoon of Tuesday, July 6 2010, our dear Ashley passed on. She was in no pain, and her family and friends were with her. She was so brave and fought very hard for 39 days, but her injuries were just too severe.
The money we have raised so far for Ashley will go to help cover funeral expenses and other financial burdens the family may have during this difficult time. Any money left over will go to the Ashley Ames Scholarship Fund so that other independent young adults like Ashley may be less burdened in their dream of attending college.
We are moving forward with ASHLEYFEST at the Indi Go Artist Co-Op and Class Act Interactive Education and Events in Champaign on July 29, 30, 31, as a way to honor and celebrate Ashley’s life. Proceeds from this event will go to her Scholarship Fund.
We wish to invite everyone in the community to come and celebrate Ashley’s life. All proceeds raised will go toward the trust.
As well, the organizers are still seeking more pieces for the gallery showing, all donations are appreciated. The deadline for art donation is Friday July 16. Any help with installation, matting, framing, and/or providing refreshments is greatly appreciated.
Email indigo.coop@gmail.com or Brent Faklis at brent@supportashleyames.com for more information about how you can help.
At the same time at Class Act Interactive Education and Events there will be a music festival. The lineup is as follows:
Thursday July 29, 2010 – Music begins at 8:00 PM
Sugar Prophets
Killborn Alley
Corn Desert Ramblers
My Dear Alan Andrews
The Palace Flophouse
Friday July 30, 2010 – Music begins at 9:30 PM
JigGsaw
Roberta Sparrow
Private Thoughts
The Fresh Kills
Take Care
Saturday July 31, 2010 – Music begins at 7:00 PM
Death Tram
YouthBitch
The Burninators
Alleyway Sex
We Must Dismantle All This
SDS
Wither & Bloom
The Diamond Stretch
Commodity
Also visit the website set up by her large group of caring friends and family members where you can donate directly — http://www.supportashleyames.com/